A Path for the Future - Lochbuie, Colorado€¦ · Mike Morris, Board Member Planning Commission Jason Hutchins, Member Lois Lanter , Member Daniel Mills, Member Steve Sanders, Member

A Path for the Future

Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive Plan

Adopted

Prepared for:

Town of Lochbuie 703 Weld County Rd. 37

Lochbuie, CO 80603

Prepared by:

In Association with:

October 10 , 2017

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Lochbuie Board of Trustees Michael Mahoney, Mayor

Jacob Lofgren, Mayor Pro-Tem

Grant Doherty, Board Member

Mardi Early, Board Member

David Ott, Board Member

Larry Strock, Board Member

Mike Morris, Board Member

Planning Commission Jason Hutchins, Member

Lois Lanter , Member

Daniel Mills, Member

Steve Sanders, Member

Darlene Tolman, Member

City Staff Steve Stamey, Town Administrator

Monica Mendoza, Town Clerk/PIO/HR Director

Samantha Byrne, Management Assistant

Public Input The Town of Lochbuie would like to thank all of the citizens who gave their time in assisting in the development of the Comprehensive Plan by participating in the community workshops and corresponding with members of the Town Board and Planning Commission.

Colorado Department of Local Affairs The update of the Lochbuie Comprehensive Plan and the development of the Lochbuie Land Development Code were prepared under the direction of the Town of Lochbuie, with financial support from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The content reflects the views of the Town of Lochbuie and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Colorado DOLA.

Project Consultants

Celeste Werner, AICP Project Director

Rick Rust, AICP, GISP Project Manager

Felipe Zubia, AICP Senior Planner

Martin Landers Land Development Code, Lead

Gerald Dahl Land Development Code, Legal

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1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 1-1

Purpose of the Comprehensive Plan .................................................... 1-2

Plan Authority ...................................................................................... 1-2

Planning Area ....................................................................................... 1-2

Comprehensive Planning Process ........................................................ 1-4

Organization of the Comprehensive Plan ............................................ 1-5

Organization of Elements ..................................................................... 1-6

Community Participation ..................................................................... 1-8

2. Planning Framework ............................................................................ 2-1

Vision .................................................................................................... 2-2

Focus Areas .......................................................................................... 2-2

A. Lochbuie Gateway .................................................................. 2-4

B. Main Street Revitalization ...................................................... 2-6

C. Town Center ........................................................................... 2-8

D. Front Range Gateway ........................................................... 2-10

E. Northern Gateway ................................................................ 2-12

3. Economic Development ....................................................................... 3-1

Guiding Principle .................................................................................. 3-2

Goals and Policies ................................................................................ 3-2

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4. Land Use and Housing ......................................................................... 4-1

Future Land Use Map and Standards ................................................... 4-2

Land Development Code Consistency ................................................ 4-10

Three-Mile Plan .................................................................................. 4-10

Guiding Principles ............................................................................... 4-10

Goals and Policies ............................................................................... 4-10

5. Circulation & Transportation ............................................................... 5-1

Guiding Principle ................................................................................... 5-2

Goals and Policies ................................................................................. 5-2

6. Public Facilities & Services .................................................................. 6-1

Public Facilities and Services Guiding Principle .................................... 6-2


7. Parks, Recreation, & Tourism .............................................................. 7-1



8. Sustainability ......................................................................................... 8-1



9. Implementation ..................................................................................... 9-1

Figures

Figure 1-1 Lochbuie Study Area ..................................................................... 1-3

Figure 2-1 Focus Areas ................................................................................... 2-3

Figure 4-1 Future Land Use Map ................................................................... 4-3

Figure 4-2 3 Mile Plan Area ......................................................................... 4-11

Figure 5-1 Circulation .................................................................................... 5-3

Figure 5-2 Roadway Cross-Sections ............................................................... 5-2

Tables

Table 4-1. Land Use Designations ................................................................. 4-6

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Since its incorporation in 1974, the Town of Lochbuie has experienced a steady growth rate that has allowed the Town to develop as a tight-knit, rural community. As the Denver Metro area continues to expand outwardly, the Town is expected to experience a more rapid pace of growth over the next 20 years. In fact, Lochbuie has been one of Denver’s top five fastest growing suburbs between 2010 and 2015 with a 14% growth rate over that time span. To manage this growth, the Town has updated its Comprehensive Plan (the “Plan”). This update will assist the Town’s elected and appointed officials, Town staff, residents, and businesses manage the impacts and challenges of this current and future growth. Through the implementation of this Plan, the Town can take full advantage of the benefits of growth while maintaining Lochbuie as a great place to call home.

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Purpose of the Comprehensive Plan The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to guide Town officials, residents,

developers and merchants in sound decision making about current and future

development of the Town. While not legally binding, the Comprehensive Plan is

an official public document that establishes an advisory framework for land use

decisions, public service expansions, park and trail development, economic

development strategies and the general growth of the town. This plan serves as

a guide that should be used to gauge short-term and current decisions against

the long-range vision that the community has developed.

The Comprehensive Plan has three defining features:

General. The Comprehensive Plan provides general guidance that will

be used to direct future land use and resource decisions.

Comprehensive. The Comprehensive Plan covers a wide range of

social, economic, infrastructure, and natural resource topics. Topics

include economic development, land use, housing, transportation,

community services and facilities, and others.

Long-Range. The Comprehensive Plan provides guidance on reaching a

vision 20 or more years in the future. To achieve the vision, goals,

policies, and actions are included that address both immediate and

long-term needs.

Plan Authority Title 31, Article 23, Section 206 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) requires

municipalities that have a population of 2,000 or more to adopt a

comprehensive plan. While an advisory document, other regulatory

documents, such as the Town’s Land Development Code, are used to help

ensure the vision of the comprehensive plan is fulfilled.

Planning Area As a guide for the future of the community, the Lochbuie Comprehensive Plan

covers lands within the incorporated Town limits, but also extends to provide

planning guidance to areas within the Town’s Municipal Planning Area (MPA).

The MPA reflects areas that may someday be annexed into the Town and other

areas that will have a notable effect on the future of the community and are

therefore important to cover to provide guidance on the types of development

that would be consistent with the fabric of the community. Figure 1-1 shows

these areas.

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Comprehensive Planning Process The process for developing the new Lochbuie Comprehensive Plan and Land

Development Code occurred in seven distinct tasks. Included in the

development were several opportunities for residents to provide ideas and

help guide the future of the community.

Task 1 – Project Management Task 1 laid the foundation for the planning process by refining the specifics

of the project, including the project work plan and schedule.

Task 2 – Public Engagement and Communication Public engagement is integral to the success of this planning process. Under

this task, a plan for public engagement was developed and aimed at

engaging members of the public in the development of the Comprehensive

Plan Update and Land Development Code.

Task 3 – Community Assessment Task 3 incorporated a community workshop and multiple interviews with

community leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities and

challenges and to develop a community vision for the future. Data and

information required for the development of the two documents was also

collected and documented. A separate Community Profile report was

prepared to document the information collected and analyzed. This look at

existing conditions and trends was critical to the development of the

Comprehensive Plan.

Task 4 – Framework Document An overall format, outline, and look for the Comprehensive Plan and Land

Development Code documents were developed during Task 4. Focus of the

design was to create attractive documents that are easy to use and

maintain.

Task 5 – Development of Draft Strategies, Policies, and Implementation Plan During this task, the project team worked with Town staff and the

community to prepare, evaluate, and ultimately define a preferred policy

and land use alternative that was the basis of the Comprehensive Plan

Update and Land Development Code. Public Workshop #2 was held to

discuss alternative choices.

Task 6 – Plan Document Development Based on the draft concepts developed, internal drafts of the

Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code were prepared for review

and comment by Town staff. During this task, a working session was held

with the Town Board of Trustees and the Planning Commission to discuss

key changes that were being proposed in both documents. Based on

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comments received, revised drafts of the Comprehensive Plan and Land

Development Code were produced and distributed for public review and

comment.

Task 7 – Formal Adoption Process Based on the public comments received, revisions to the public draft

documents will be incorporated into a final draft. The Comprehensive Plan

will then presented to the Planning Commission for review and

consideration for adoption. Following adoption, the Board of Trustees will

ratify or otherwise acknowledge the Planning Commission action.

Organization of the Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan is made up of eight chapters that provide information

on the community and provide the policy guidance that will be used to guide

the community’s future.

Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 1 provides an overview of the Comprehensive Plan and its organization.

Chapter 2. Planning Framework During the development of this Comprehensive Plan, Town staff and public

input identified a number of sites within the community that are critical to the

economic, physical, and social fabric of the community. To help guide

development / redevelopment of these areas, Chapter 2 provides additional

guidance that will be used to evaluate future proposals in these areas.

Chapters 3. – 8. Elements Chapters 3 through 8 are the topical chapters within the Comprehensive Plan

that contain the policy guidance (goals and policies) that will be used to guide

the community’s planning and decision making processes. These chapters are

referred to as “elements”.

The following boxes provide a definition for each element. On the left side of

the box is a two or three letter acronym that is used to identify the element in

the remainder of the Comprehensive Plan.

ED Economic Development

Chapter 3

This element establishes the goals and policies intended to encourage and guide economic development within the Town.

LUH Land Use and Housing

Chapter 4

This element discusses land use types, distribution, and intensity; population and building density; and existing specific plans. This element also addresses the provision housing to meet all needs within the community.

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CT Circulation and

Transportation

Chapter 5

This element provides guidance on the movement of both people and goods, helping facilitate an efficient and comprehensive transportation network. This element will consider multiple modes of transportation including automotive, public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian.

PFS Public Facilities and Services

Chapter 6

The Public Facilities and Services Element provides an overview of the infrastructure, facilities and services that Lochbuie and other districts offer. Such topics will include the Lochbuie Elementary School, the Hudson Fire District, Town Police Department, and other services.

PRT Parks, Recreation, and

Tourism

Chapter 7

The Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Element analyzes existing and anticipated features with relation to parks and open space, making sure to work in tandem with the Town’s Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan. This element will fulfill the state requirement to include recreation and tourism uses in the Comprehensive Plan, per C.R.S. 31-23-207.

SUS Sustainability

Chapter 8

The Sustainability Element guides the Town’s continuing efforts to grow and develop along environmentally sound means. The element will address energy development and conservation, environmental quality and hazard mitigation within Lochbuie.

Chapter 9. Implementation Chapter 9 contains a set of implementation actions that are designed to help

the Town implement the Comprehensive Plan.

Organization of Elements This Comprehensive Plan includes six elements, many of which are further

divided into related topic areas. To make the elements easier to use and

reference, each element is set up with the same basic policy structure.

Goal A goal is a statement that describes in general terms a desired future condition

or “end” state. A goal serves as a general direction-setter. In this

Comprehensive Plan, goal statements will be formatted like the following

example. In the tan box is the goal’s reference number: “ED”, which refers to

the Economic Development Element and the “1” means this is the first goal

under this topic. Each topic area will have one or more goals.

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Goal ED-1 To promote a strong economic and fiscal base that

sustains long-term prosperity for the residents and

businesses in the Town of Lochbuie and the region.

Policy A policy is a statement that guides a specific course of action for decision-

makers to use to achieve a desired goal. A policy must be clear and

unambiguous; it indicates a commitment of the local legislative body to a

particular course of action. The example below shows what a policy statement

looks like. In this Comprehensive Plan, every goal has one or more policies

associated with it. The letters and first number (e.g., “ED-1”) shows what goal

this policy supports. The final number in the identifier (e.g., “.1”), shows that

this is the first policy that supports Goal ED-1.

ED-1.1 Evaluate Fiscal Impacts The Town should evaluate the fiscal impacts of new development

and encourage a pattern of development that allows the Town to

provide and maintain a high level of urban services (including, but

not limited to, water, sewer, transportation, police, libraries,

administrative, and parks and recreation), community facilities, and

utility infrastructure, as well as attract targeted businesses and a

stable labor force.

Implementation Action To help ensure that appropriate actions are taken to implement the

Comprehensive Plan, a set of implementation actions are provided in

Chapter 9. An implementation action is a specific measure, program,

procedure, or technique that carries out the goals and policies contained in

each element of the Lochbuie Comprehensive Plan.

Each action includes a statement to be carried out, a reference to the goal it

supports, and the timeline it is expected to be initiated. Timelines are short-

term (start 1-3 years after adoption), mid-term (start 4 – 7 years after

adoption), long-term (start 8 or more years after adoption), and on-going

items that will require work by the community over the duration of the

Comprehensive Plan.

Action Number Implementation Action

Relevant Goal

Short-Term

Mid-Term

Long-Term

On-Going

1

Economic Strategic Plan The Town should prepare an economic strategic plan to identify and capitalize on value-added agricultural opportunities. [New Implementation]

ED-3

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Community Participation One of the primary factors in creating a successful Comprehensive Plan is the

involvement of residents. Gaining community input was achieved through the

following public engagement efforts:

Board of Trustees / Planning Commission Updates. During the

preparation of the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Code

(LDC), several update sessions were held to review ideas and gain insight

that was used in the development of the planning documents.

Community Workshops. Three community workshops were held during

the update process in which the public were invited to engage in

activities that influenced the development of the Comprehensive Plan.

One such activity was the formation of the Lochbuie Vision Statement

included in Chapter 2.

Stakeholder Interviews. Interviews were held with Town staff members

and key business and community leaders.

Informational Brochures. Informational brochures were created to give

the public relevant information regarding the update process.

Project Website. During the development of the Comprehensive Plan

and LDC, a website was maintained that allowed residents and other

interested parties to download project documents, meeting materials

and learn about upcoming events (www.lochbuiecp.com).

Community workshops are a standard engagement component of any

comprehensive planning program. The project team identified key points in the

work program to engage stakeholders in a workshop setting. These outreach

efforts are described briefly below.

Workshop #1 Introduction, Visioning, Issue & Opportunity Identification Workshop #1 was held on September 28, 2016 at 6:30 PM in the Lochbuie

Elementary School Cafeteria, 201 Bonanza Boulevard in Lochbuie. Twenty-one

residents and interested individuals participated in the workshop. The

purposes of the workshop were to:

Provide an overview of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development

Code updates;

Gain community input on developing the Vision Statement that will

guide the development of these planning documents; and

Develop a list of issues and opportunities that should be addressed as

part of the planning update.

Brochure #1

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After an introductory PowerPoint presentation, attendees

participated in small group exercises focused on developing a

draft vision statement, and initial issues and opportunities

identification. This information was essential in helping the

team frame the Plan’s focus and policy alternatives.

The Vision Statement (presented in Chapter 2) captures what

residents hope the town will be in the future and is the

foundation for the goals and policies in the Comprehensive

Plan.

Workshop #2 Plan Alternatives This workshop was held on February 22, 2017 at the Lochbuie Town Hall facility

located at 703 Weld CR 37 in Lochbuie.

This workshop consisted of three parts, the first of which

consisted of a PowerPoint presentation updating residents

about the progress of the project to-date and the key inputs

from that workshop. The second part of the workshop had

participants working together in small groups on two exercises.

The first exercise was to develop / map a set of land use

alternatives for the town and the second was to provide input

on policy ideas for the goals and policies of each element in this

Plan (topical alternatives). The final exercise presented a series

of posters with photographs that illustrated various Land

Development Code concepts, such as sign height and

placement. The information garnered in this workshop influenced the future

land use map developed for the Comprehensive Plan, the creation of goals and

policies, and the update of the Land Development Code.

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Workshop #3 Public Draft Comprehensive Plan

Public Workshop 3 was conducted in a hearing format as

part of the Joint Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan

and Land Development Code (LDC) held on September 26,

2017 at the Lochbuie Town Hall facility located at 703 Weld

CR 37 in Lochbuie. During this hearing, a presentation on

the Comprehensive Plan and LDC were presented by the

Consulting Team. This was followed by initial comments

from Board and Planning Commission members and public

testimony on both documents.

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Lochbuie is a town on the edge of change.

Over the 20-year horizon covered by this Comprehensive Plan, the growth that is occurring today just to the south and west in the City of Brighton will be continuing into the Town of Lochbuie. To ensure this future growth matches the character desired and envisioned by the community, an updated Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code was necessary.

While Chapters 3 through 8 provide goals and policies that will guide land use and resource decisions, this chapter sets an overall planning framework for the community. Contained in this chapter is the Town’s Vision Statement and descriptions of five geographic locations that are key to Lochbuie’s future.

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Vision A Vision Statement reflects what community members value most about their

community and the shared aspirations of what they envision their community

becoming in the future. The Vision Statement should be inspirational and set

the tone for the Comprehensive Plan’s goals, policies, and actions, in which help

guide the Land Development Code’s update.

Residents participated in visioning exercises during Community Workshops 1

and 2 as part of the community input process. These exercises helped residents

begin to develop a Vision Statement that guides this Comprehensive Plan. Using

all input from the Community Workshops and stakeholder interviews, a Vision

Statement was developed and adopted as part of this Plan.

Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement Lochbuie is a family-oriented community that is active and vibrant.

Our strong sense of community is built on strong families. We provide for our current and future residents through excellent

schools, welcoming neighborhoods, a wide-range of shopping opportunities and affordable housing. With its open space,

recreational amenities, and rural lifestyle, Lochbuie provides an attractive location to live, work, and play.

Focus Areas Five geographic locations were identified as focus areas for the Lochbuie

Comprehensive Plan. It was necessary to provide these focus areas additional

guidance on development or redevelopment expectations due to the locational

significance to the community’s future, and to ensure the community’s vision

for these areas can be fulfilled. This chapter describes and illustrates each of

the five focus areas, which are identified on Figure 2-1 and are listed below:

Lochbuie Gateway (CR 2 / 168th Ave)

Main Street Revitalization (CR 37)

Town Center

Front Range Gateway (CR 4)

Northern Gateway (CR 37 & State Highway 52)

The information on the following pages helps to set the stage for future

planning studies or development proposals and outlines the community’s

expectations for these areas. The focus areas are not specific proposals for the

land, but rather illustrate desired features that Lochbuie envisions the sites may

incorporate in future development.

“A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision just passes time. Vision with a plan can change the world.”

- [Various Authors]

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A. Lochbuie Gateway

Location Lochbuie Gateway is located on both sides of CR 2 / 168th Avenue, and

adjacent to the western side of Interstate 76 on Lochbuie’s southern edge.

Issues and Opportunities As of 2017, CR 2 is the Town’s only direct connection to Interstate 76, making

the vacant lands adjacent to this interchange a vital part of the Town’s

economic development strategy for the next decade or more. Interstate 76 is a

major northeast-southwest corridor extending from a growing Denver

Metropolitan Area, and in close proximity to the Denver International Airport.

In addition to the regional market potential, this location is also the primary

commercial center for the Town. CR 37 ties into this area from State Highway

52 to the north, and as the community’s primary north-south corridor,

providing easy access to the new residential areas developing to the north.

CR 2 also provides access to the other main residential areas on the west side of

the Town.

Future Land Use The Town of Lochbuie currently has limited commercial development, requiring

residents to travel outside of the Town for most of their daily needs.

Under the previous Comprehensive Plan, this focus area is primarily a

Commercial Land Use designation both north and south of CR 2, with a portion

of the southwest side designated as Multi-Family Residential. However, this

Comprehensive Plan reassigns the commercial land uses to mixed use. This

focus area is envisioned to feature horizontal mixed use development(s) with

both large- and small-scale retail stores, a hotel, commercial offices, and a

variety of residential types. With a variety of uses, this site will be able to serve

many of the community’s daily needs.

Additionally, a park and ride facility is located on the south side of CR 2 near

Interstate 76 that could facilitate public transportation service to Downtown

Denver and the region. This facility provides the opportunity for Lochbuie

residents to utilize public transportation or ridesharing rather than driving their

personal vehicles.

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Features A large-format retail store that

can anchor commercial

development in the area.

A hotel easily accessible from

Interstate 76 that is available to

accommodate visitors of both

Lochbuie of the Denver Regional

Area.

A full service grocery store for

fresh, local food options.

Rerouting CR 37 to travel

through to CR 2, along with a

roundabout at the intersection to

improve the flow of traffic and

create an iconic gateway into the

Town of Lochbuie. An additional

roundabout is proposed on the

east side of Interstate 76.

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B. Main Street Revital ization

Location This Focus Area includes the east side

of CR 37 between Willow Drive and

Locust Avenue and the adjoining

properties.

Issues and Opportunities CR 37 is the main north-south corridor

through the Town of Lochbuie, and the

entrance into the Town Center Focus

Area. The properties along the east

side of CR 37 are nearly all small single-

family residential lots, with the

exception of a Subway restaurant at

the intersection of CR 37 and Willow

Drive. The area in 2017 is a mix of

wood frame and modular single-family

structures.

Although the Town installed sidewalks

along the west side of CR 37 in 2017,

the east side of the corridor is still

without necessary pedestrian amenities, such as sidewalks and street lights.

Future Land Use This site will become a focal point for revitalization since it is a quasi-entrance

into the Town Center Focus Area. Revitalization will focus on streetscape

improvements in the public right-of-way. These streetscape improvements will

spur a collaborated effort for additional revitalization efforts by existing

property owners for façade and landscape enhancements.

This area is also suitable for commercial uses. Willing property owners may

convert their properties or engage in a voluntary transaction for

redevelopment.

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Features Streetscape enhancements

include the addition of a curb

and gutter, plus a wide sidewalk

running along CR 37, connecting

from the Lochbuie Gateway

Focus Area to the Town Center.

New street and pedestrian

lighting helps illuminate the

pedestrian path at night, creating

a safer and more enjoyable

pedestrian experience.

Enhanced landscaping along the

sidewalk creates an enjoyable

and attractive pedestrian

experience along CR 37.

The single-family homes adjacent

to the enhanced streetscape

have the opportunity for

revitalization through a façade

improvement program, which

can help improve the overall

aesthetics of the corridor.

Willing property owners also

have the opportunity to

transform their property into a

commercial use.

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C . Town Center

Location The Town Center Focus

Area is located on the

undeveloped land

across from Lochbuie’s

Town Hall, between

CR 37 and through

Henry Reservoir and

from CR 4 to the north

to Lilac Drive.

Issues and Opportunities This area is currently used for agriculture, but is directly across from the newly

constructed Town Hall. This can provide the opportunity to become a focal

point for Lochbuie. This focus area also contains Henry Reservoir and a canal

that travel through the region, which could become other potential assets the

Town can capitalize on for recreation and open space enhancements.

Future Land Use This site will become a vertical mixed-use district, including retail store fronts at

the ground level and residential homes and / or office spaces on the floors

above, creating a live-work-play environment. A variety of housing options and

types makes this location inclusive for all current and future Lochbuie residents.

The site also includes a large open space for recreational opportunities, as well

as linear parks running along the existing canals that may connect to other

areas within Lochbuie and the region.

The anchors for this development are the Town Hall to the west and Henry Lake

to the east. Henry Lake will be a focal point for development and also a major

recreational asset to the community. The project would include restoration of

the water retention area and development of a community park with a trail

looping around the lake. Commercial venues near the lake can use this vista as

an aesthetic amenity for uses such as restaurants or office spaces.

This location, tied with its easy access from throughout Lochbuie and the region

from Interstate 76, will make it a center point for the community and a de-facto

downtown.

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Features A variety of uses creates a live-

work-play environment, while

offering a range of housing

options for residents.

Pedestrian and bike trails run

along the canals that pass

through Lochbuie, connecting

and circulating around Henry

Reservoir.

Enhanced connectivity between

the Town Center developments

and Henry Reservoir Park,

including a new Lochbuie

Boulevard that creates an iconic

axis corridor from the Town Hall

to the open space.

Additional new streets divide the

site into smaller blocks to

support pedestrian activity

throughout the Town Center for

a downtown atmosphere.

A new roundabout at the

intersection of CR 4 and CR 37

helps to improve traffic flow.

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D. Front Range Gateway

Location The Front Range Gateway

is located between the

previously mentioned

Town Center Focus Area

and Interstate 76.

Issues and Opportunities There is currently no

Interstate 76 interchange

at CR 4, but one is

proposed as part of the

Comprehensive Plan.

Although development of

an interchange is likely

more than 10 years in the

future, this interchange is a vital part of Lochbuie’s future. A future interchange

at this intersection would create a second access point to Interstate 76 for

Lochbuie and make the Front Range Gateway and Town Center Focus Areas

more accessible for visitors.

Future Land Use Like Focus Area A, Lochbuie Gateway, this area is envisioned as a mixed use

center, although a mix of horizontal and vertical mixed use development is

possible on this site. The land uses located closest to Interstate 76 will include

large-scale, regional commercial developments, similar to the Lochbuie

Gateway Focus Area.

As CR 4 travels west towards the Town Center Focus Area, the land uses on the

north side of CR 4 will transition to neighborhood-serving commercial

developments. The area on the northeast corner of CR 4 and CR 37 will likely

contain a grocery store anchor and small shops targeted at serving the everyday

needs to Town residents.

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Features Well organized single-family

residential neighborhoods are

easily accessible to daily

destinations within Lochbuie,

and offer an adequate amount of

open space for the community to

enjoy.

Mixed-use developments along

CR 4 transition development

from Interstate 76 to the Town

Center Focus Area, and offer

views of Henry Reservoir Park.

A new Interstate 76 interchange

at CR 4 provides Lochbuie

residents a second access point

to the highway, and another

major gateway into the Town.

Roundabouts are proposed on

both sides of the interchange.

Commercial properties fronting

along Henry Reservoir Park have

opportunities to be integrated

and connected to park’s

recreational features, such as

trails.

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E . N o r t h e r n G a t e w a y

Location The Northern Gateway is located between at the eastern side of the State

Highway 52 and CR 37.

Issues and Opportunities State Highway 52 is a major roadway that connects many of the other northern

Denver Metro suburbs, including Fort Lupton and Hudson. CR 37 is Lochbuie’s

main road that travels through the Town Center Focus Area and connects to

Interstate 76. This intersection will continue to experience increased traffic as

the Town and the Denver Metro Area continue to expand, creating the

potential for additional regional commercial destinations to be located in

Lochbuie.

Future Land Use This focus area is centered around commercial developments that support and

accommodate Lochbuie resident’s needs, as well as those traveling through the

area. These commercial developments are surrounded by low density single-

family residential communities that benefit for being located near ample

commercial opportunities and regional transportation corridors.

Features Front Range Gateway Single-family residential

communities support the

commercial developments within

this focus area, and can enjoy a

small-town rural feel while

enjoying many of the amenities

of a suburban lifestyle.

Mix of commercial developments

to include large format and

convenience commercial to

create a new destination for both

Lochbuie residents and those

living within the region.

A new roundabout at the

intersection of State Highway 52

and CR 37 help improve traffic

flow as these two corridors

experience increased daily

traffic.

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The Economic Development Element provides the policy framework aimed at promoting economic growth through the attraction of new commercial and industrial uses as well as the retention and expansion of existing businesses. With available land, affordable housing, easy Interstate access, and close proximity to the Denver International Airport, Lochbuie is well-positioned to attract and welcome a wide-range of new employment and retail opportunities. The Town is a member of Upstate Colorado and recently joined the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).

Town Hall, LEED Gold Certified Building, 2016

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Guiding Principle Lochbuie envisions new developments that spur economic growth,

while adequately expressing Lochbuie’s culture, character, and vision

for the future.

Goals and Policies

Goal ED-1 To promote a strong economic and fiscal base that

sustains long-term prosperity for the residents and

businesses in the Town of Lochbuie and the region.

ED-1.1 Evaluate Fiscal Impacts

The Town should evaluate the fiscal impacts of new development

and encourage a pattern of development that allows the Town to

provide and maintain a high level of urban services (including, but

not limited to, water, sewer, transportation, police, libraries,

administrative, and parks and recreation), community facilities, and

utility infrastructure, as well as attract targeted businesses and a

stable labor force.

ED-1.2 Develop Public / Private Partnerships The Town should consider pursuing partnerships with private entities

to encourage the implementation of public facility and infrastructure

improvements that benefit the community.

ED-1.3 Grant Funding The Town should research and pursue grant funding that will

increase the tourism, community growth, and the quality of life for

its residents.

ED-1.4 Regional Cooperation The Town should work cooperatively with other cities, Weld and

Adams Counties, and other local and regional economic development

entities, such as DRCOG, Upstate Colorado, and Northeast Corridor

Development, to expand and improve the economic base of the

Town of Lochbuie.

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Goal ED-2 To promote the expansion of existing businesses and

attraction of new commercial, retail and service business

opportunities in Lochbuie.

ED-2.1 Commercial and Service Facilities

The Town should implement efficient review and approval

procedures for new non-residential development within the Town

and planning area.

ED-2.2 Support and Recruit Development The Town should support and recruit development of lodging

facilities, restaurants, professional services (banks, insurance

provides, etc.), and personal services (dry cleaners, hair salons, etc.)

to locate in the community.

ED-2.3 Commercial and Retail Integration The Town should require new non-residential development to

incorporate design components, such as enhanced setbacks, sound

walls, landscaping, and single-story structures when adjacent to land

used or designated for residential land uses.

ED-2.4 Home Based Businesses The Town should encourage the growth of home based businesses

and their transition to larger local companies.

ED-2.5 Business Attraction The Town should develop an economic development incentive

package to encourage business attraction.

Goal ED-3 To support the revitalization of neighborhoods and

commercial and industrial facilities.

ED-3.1 Urban Renewal District

The Town should evaluate the opportunity and benefit of

establishing an Urban Renewal District.

ED-3.2 Sales Tax Base The Town should work to increase the sales tax base at the CR 2 – 1-

76 Interchange through the use of Urban Renewal powers.

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Goal ED-4 To support light industrial and value-added agricultural

businesses.

ED-4.1 Agricultural Businesses

The Town should support the update and expansion of local

agricultural operations (e.g., Tagawa Greenhouse) and related

businesses within the Lochbuie Planning Area.

ED-4.2 Agricultural Business Enhancement The Town should work with agricultural businesses near CR37 and

CR4 to enhance exterior appearance and/or add retail components

to the street edge of the facilities.

ED-4.3 Commercial and Light Industrial The Town should retain service, commercial, light industrial, and

warehouse land use designations along major transportation

corridors.

Goal ED-5 To consider annexation requests based upon potential

benefits to the Town.

ED-5.1 Land Use Consistency

The Town should ensure land being considered for annexation will

have a proposed or existing land use consistent with the future land

use plan and be compatible with surrounding areas.

ED-5.2 Annexation Proposals The Town should consider annexations based on the following:

Fiscal impact analyses should be completed by applicant to

demonstrate fiscal implications and obligations and how

improvements and public facilities/services will be funded;

Areas annexed should be contiguous to current Town limits; and

Annexation should not create a “county island”.

ED-5.3 Transfer of Water Rights The Town will require adequate water rights sufficient to serve the

proposed annexation.

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Goal ED-6 To diversify the local economy to ensure a balance of

economic generating activities and reduce sales tax

leakage.

ED-6.1 Local Infrastructure

The Town should maintain infrastructure with sufficient capacity to

support the needs and growth of a range of business and industry

described in the Land Use Element.

ED-6.2 Regional Commerce Center The Town should promote Lochbuie as a regional commerce center

by supporting activities that capitalize on the area's location.

ED-6.3 Regional Users The Town should support businesses with the capacity to attract

regional users.

ED-6.4 Local Employment Opportunities The Town should support businesses that generate employment for

local residents.

Goal ED-7 To maintain a "small town atmosphere".

ED-7.1 Locally Owned Businesses

The Town should support locally owned businesses through local

preference contracting opportunities.

ED-7.2 Environmentally Friendly Companies The Town should provide incentives to attract clean, environmentally

friendly companies.

ED-7.3 Special Events The Town should encourage and initiate unique special events in the

Lochbuie area.

Goal ED-8 To encourage the development of a downtown area as a

center of employment, commercial and cultural

development.

ED-8.1 Downtown Development

The Town should focus downtown development efforts near the I-76

and CR 4 interchange and the Lochbuie Town Center areas.

ED-8.2 I-76 Interchange Funding The Town should work with CDOT on identifying funding strategies

for a new interchange on I-76 to attract and support new

development in the downtown area.

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Goal ED-9 To preserve and enhance the cultural and historic

resources of Lochbuie.

ED-9.1 Community-Wide Events

The Town should stimulate community pride through community-

wide events and celebrations.

ED-9.2 Heritage Preservation The Town should preserve structures and facilities that celebrate the

heritage of the region.

ED-9.3 Support Local Cultural Assets The Town should support local cultural, social and artistic

organizations.

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The Land Use and Housing Element strives to provide the right balance of residential and non-residential development that allows current and future residents diverse opportunities to live and work in the Town of Lochbuie. This mix of land uses helps define the Town’s character and supports an economically diverse community.

This element will provide the policy guidance that will be used by Town staff and elected officials in framing the physical environment of Lochbuie.

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The Land Use and Housing Element represents a general blueprint for the

future development of the Town of Lochbuie. This element is the core of the

Comprehensive Plan since it sets forth a pattern for the orderly development of

land within the Town's Planning Area. This element was based on residents'

input and on protection of assets and opportunities unique to the Planning

Area. The element also describes the expected level of population growth

resulting from construction of the type of housing units included in the plan, as

well as the kinds of new commercial and industrial development that are

responsive to the Town's economic needs.

Future Land Use Map and Standards The most recognizable feature of any Comprehensive Plan is the Future Land

Use Map. The Future Land Use Map (Figure 4-1) is the illustration that displays

each land use category and their respective locations envisioned for Lochbuie’s

existing and future development.

It is typical for the Future Land Use and Circulation Maps to be

updated over time. Please check with the Town of Lochbuie to

ensure you have the current version.

A copy of the Future Land Use Map is available from the Town or by download

from the Town’s website.

Development Standards Density and intensity refer to the scale of development compared to the area of

the property. Residential uses are stated in terms of density, or the allowable

maximum dwelling units per net acre. In determining net area, the following

types of areas are excluded: sensitive features such as creeks, habitats of rare

or endangered plants and animals, and significant trees; land dedicated in fee

to the public for streets or neighborhood parks.

Residential Designations Standards of building density for residential uses are stated as the allowable

maximum dwelling units per gross acre.

Non-residential Designations and Mixed Uses Standards of building intensity for non-residential uses, such commercial and

industrial uses, are stated as a maximum allowed floor area ratio (FAR) that

describe allowed development intensity. Dwellings may be provided in non-

residential districts as part of mixed use projects. So long as the floor area ratio

for the applicable designation is not exceeded, the maximum residential density

may be developed in addition to non-residential development on a site.

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FAR is the gross floor area of a building or buildings on a site divided by the net

site area. Floor area ratio does not include below grade or subterranean parking

garages and basements or similar non-conditioned floor space. For

example, on a lot with 25,000 square feet of land area, a FAR of 1.0

would allow 25,000 square feet of floor area which, depending on

site constraints and development standards could be distributed on

one floor or several floors. An FAR of 2.0 would allow 50,000 square

feet of floor area and a FAR of 3.0 would allow 75,000 square feet of

building area in this example. The graphic to the right illustrates

conceptually how buildings of one, two, and four stories could be

developed on a given lot with a FAR of 1.0.

While FAR provides for the overall development size and intensity, it

does not specify the form or character of the building. The guidelines

for each designation describe key physical form characteristics envisioned for

the designation. Other Lochbuie regulations, such as the Town’s Land

Development Code, will guide the form of buildings within a given FAR range.

Land Use Designations within the Town of Lochbuie The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map includes residential, commercial,

industrial, and other land use designations that depict the types of land uses

that will be allowed within the Town. Table 4-1 describes all of the designations

along with their corresponding development intensity standards, as follows:

Designation. This column provides the name of each designation and

the acronym used when referring to this designation. To the right of

each name is the color that is assigned to this designation on the

Town’s Future Land Use Map.

Description. In this column is a description of the purpose and

application of each designation, followed by a general list of types of

uses that could be allowed in that designation. The Town’s Zoning

Regulations provide further refinement and expansion of the list of

uses allowed on any given property. For any given site, not all uses

listed may be appropriate for a given property due to location, adjacent

uses, other applicable Comprehensive Plan policies, or other site

specific issues.

Density / Intensity. For residential designations, a maximum density is

provided, expressed as dwelling units per acre (du/ac). For non-

residential uses and mixed uses, a maximum FAR is provided.

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Table 4-1. Land Use Designations

Designation Color Description Density / Intensity

Residential Designations

Rural Residential

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Purpose and Application This designation provides for very low density residential environment that retains a rural atmosphere due to large lots, generous setbacks, and the allowance of animal keeping. Allowed Uses Single family detached dwellings Accessory secondary dwelling units Public and quasi-public uses (e.g., parks, schools, churches) Agricultural uses Storage

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Purpose and Application This designation provides for primarily high-density attached dwellings in multiple story buildings with common outdoor areas and / or very compact private outdoor spaces. This type of development is appropriate near employment centers, major public facilities, and transit corridors and nodes. Allowed Uses

Single family detached dwellings Single family attached dwellings Multi-family dwellings Accessory Secondary dwelling units Public and quasi-public uses (e.g., parks, schools, churches) Assisted living


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Commercial and Industrial Designations

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Compatible Zoning: C

Purpose and Application This designation provides for goods and services to meet the frequent shopping needs of people living nearby. Neighborhood Commercial uses should be available within a one-mile radius of residences. Allowed Uses

Retail uses Grocery stores Discount stores Restaurants Banks and other services Public and quasi-public uses Community services Professional offices

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Purpose and Application This designation provides for goods and services adequate to meet most of Lochbuie Residents’ shopping needs, as well as those throughout the region. Commercial areas are generally located along major thoroughfares. Allowed Uses

Retail uses (small through large-format) Department stores Discount stores Hotels and motels Service stations Restaurants Banks and other services Retail services serving needs of travelers Recreational uses Public and quasi-public uses Community services Professional offices

Maximum FAR: 2.0

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Purpose and Application This designation provides for manufacturing operations to meet the employment needs and demands of the Town and the region. Light Industrial areas are intended to be easily accessible from major transportation corridors. Allowed Uses

Industrial uses Retail uses Personal services and offices Public and quasi-public uses Research and development Motor vehicle repair and sales Storage and warehousing Utilities Transportation facilities

Maximum FAR: 0.5

Multi-Use Designations

Mixed-Use

MU

Compatible Zoning: MU

Purpose and Application This designation provides for multiple uses clustered together to create a dense, walkable, and active urban area. Mixed-Use areas are intended to be pedestrian-oriented developments located around major nodes or focal points within the Town of Lochbuie. Allowed Uses

Retail uses Specialty stores Department stores Discount stores Restaurants Public and quasi-public uses Community services Professional offices Multi-family residential

Maximum Density: 24 du/acre Maximum FAR: 2.0

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Other Designations

Public

PUB

Compatible Zoning: All Districts

Purpose and Application This designation provides for public, cultural, and quasi-public uses to meet the needs of town and county residents. Allowed Uses

Town, County, and State offices and facilities – similar types of services should be grouped where possible. Town and County government offices and meeting rooms should be located Downtown.

Health care facilities, such as Mental Health and Public Health services (see Policy 5.1.4)

Social services such as County Social Services, CA Employment Development and Rehabilitation, and Social Security Administration (see Policy 5.1.5)

Cultural and public recreation facilities Compatible private businesses (provided they do not displace

the preferred public agencies) Caretaker quarters Homeless shelters Public and quasi-public uses

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All Districts

Purpose and Application This designation provides for public park facilities. Parks, Trails and Open Spaces are intended to preserve open land for public uses and essential utility structures, offering a multitude of recreational opportunities. Allowed Uses

Neighborhood, community, and regional parks Active and passive recreation areas Trails Low activity facilities or incidental uses such as basketball

courts Playgrounds Small community centers Public restrooms Public and quasi-public uses

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Land Development Code Consistency Each land use category is directly related to one of more of the Town of

Lochbuie’s zoning districts, which further outlines the development regulations

applied to the land. The compatible zoning designation for each

Comprehensive Plan designation is listed on Table 4-1.

Three-Mile Plan In Colorado, communities are limited from annexing lands that are more than

three miles from their existing municipal boundaries in a given year. To ensure

that annexed lands can be adequately served by the community, incorporated

cities and towns are required to prepare and adopt a three-mile plan prior to

annexing property into their municipal boundaries. This Comprehensive Plan,

as amended, serves as the Town of Lochbuie’s Three-Mile Plan.

The current (2017) three-mile area (limited to show only areas within the

Town’s Planning Area) is shown on Figure 4-2.

Guiding Principles Lochbuie envisions a cohesive mix of land uses that support a growing

community, while being mindful of Lochbuie’s existing natural and

built environment as its path to the future.

Lochbuie envisions sustaining desirable, iconic neighborhoods that are

unmatched in the Denver region.

Goals and Policies

Goal LUH-1 The Town will encourage a well-balanced mix of

residential, commercial, and industrial land uses.

LUH-1.1 Complementary Land Uses

The Town should ensure commercial, light industrial and Town

Center uses are developed to complement residential land use in the

Town.

LUH-1.2 Incentivize Commercial Development The Town should provide incentives, such as expedited permitting

processing or cost-sharing on the expansion of infrastructure

services, for new commercial development along CR 2 / 168th

Avenue that provide retail and office space for new local businesses.

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Goal LUH-2 Lochbuie will practice smart growth.

LUH-2.1 Growth Concentration

The Town should concentrate growth in areas that may be served by

infrastructure most efficiently.

LUH-2.2 Green Building and Low-Impact Development Practices The Town should promote green building and low-impact

development practices (i.e., use of pervious surfaces, bio-retention

swales / rain gardens, etc.) to reduce infrastructure demand.

Goal LUH-3 Development and redevelopment projects pay their fair

share to provide the necessary public facilities to serve

them.

LUH-3.1 Cost of Development

The Town shall require all new developments and redevelopments to

contribute any additional public facilities (or proportionate share,

thereof) within or adjacent to the development that are required to

serve the new development.

LUH-3.2 Proportional Costs for Off-Site Improvements The City shall ensure that requirements for oversizing infrastructure

larger than required by the development or extending facilities

beyond the needs of the development are balanced by city financial

participation or the opportunity for repayment agreements.

Goal LUH-4 Lochbuie will develop a Town Center.

LUH-4.1 Town Center Funding

The Town should seek funding for planning, designing and

constructing public amenities within the Town Center.

LUH-4.2 Mix of Uses The Town should ensure Town Center developments are a well-

balanced mix of uses to support a thriving core.

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Goal LUH-5 The Town will work with neighboring communities to

develop cooperative and complementary land use

agreements.

LUH-5.1 Community Separator

The Town should encourage the establishment of a community

separator area featuring low density or agricultural land uses

between the Town and Fort Lupton and Hudson.

LUH-5.2 Three-Mile Plan The Town will utilize the policies within this Comprehensive Plan to

guide annexation within the three-mile planning area shown on

Figure 4-2.

Goal LUH-6 Lochbuie will require high-quality urban design standards

for new development.

LUH-6.1 Gateways and Edges

The Town should collaborate with the Colorado Department of

Transportation (CDOT) and neighboring jurisdictions to enhance the

appearance of right-of-ways at the Town’s key gateways and along

arterials that are shared between jurisdictions. These areas should

contain landscaping and hardscaping to create a distinctive look, and

incorporate signage and public art. These locations include:

CR 2 /168th Avenue at Interstate 76 (including frontage

roads and CR 37);

CR 4 at Interstate 76;

CR 4 at CR 37;

State Highway 52 at CR 37; and

CR 2 / 168th Avenue (shared edge between Lochbuie and

Brighton).

LUH-6.2 Signage The Town should encourage signage that minimizes visual

competition and creates an attractive streetscape while providing

adequate identification of businesses and public facilities.

LUH-6.3 Subdivision and Design Standards The Town should develop specific subdivision and design standards

to help create and maintain a pedestrian-friendly downtown & mixed

use area.

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LUH-6.4 Innovative Planning and Design The Town should promote innovative and high quality planning and

design, such as limiting the development of strip commercial

properties, and encourage retail parking lots to be located in the rear

of buildings.

LUH-6.5 Town Revitalization The Town should explore programs and incentives to assist in

revitalizing and improving the appearance of the Town.

LUH-6.6 Establish Landscaping Standards The Town should establish landscaping standards that recognize and

address the environmental constraints of the Front Range

environments.

LUH-6.7 Existing Topography and Natural Features The Town should require site designs to incorporate existing

topography and natural features, such as hillsides and drainage ways.

Important vistas and viewpoints, both from the site and into the site,

should be protected and enhanced.

LUH-6.8 Stormwater Management Systems The Town should incorporate natural topography and existing land

cover into stormwater management systems to the maximum extent

practicable.

Goal LUH-7 The Town will attract a high density of commercial uses

along the proposed Main Street corridor.

LUH-7.1 Local Incentives

The Town should evaluate incentives to encourage local businesses

to locate along the Main Street corridor and Town Center area.

LUH-7.2 Main Street Corridor Pedestrian Amenities The Town should require properties along the Main Street corridor to

include pedestrian amenities along the sidewalk and place parking in

the rear of the building to support a comfortable pedestrian

experience.

Goal LUH-8 Lochbuie will provide a diversity of housing opportunities.

LUH-8.1 Diverse Housing Opportunities

The Town should encourage a range of housing sizes, costs and

densities within subdivisions that meet the housing needs of current

and future Lochbuie residents of all ages.

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LUH-8.2 Preservation of Existing Residential Areas The Town should implement standards for redevelopment of

residential areas.

LUH-8.3 Green Building and Construction Standards The Town should encourage "green" building and construction

standards in housing developments.

LUH-8.4 Aging in Place The Town should promote safe housing and neighborhoods with the

necessary amenities that supports aging in place (i.e., low

maintenance exteriors and landscaping, ADA compliant entryways,

and others).

Goal LUH-9 The Town will promote high-quality design and protect

home values of the existing housing stock.

LUH-9.1 High-Quality Design

The Town should ensure new housing developments are of quality

design and materials that reflect Lochbuie’s character.

LUH-9.2 Identifying and Removing Substandard Housing The Town should establish a process for identifying and removing

dilapidated, substandard housing units that are beyond repair.

LUH-9.3 Replacement of Mobile Homes The Town will require that if a mobile home or modular home is

removed, any replacement unit must meet International Residential

Code requirements for placement.

Goal LUH-10 The Lochbuie will foster safe neighborhoods.

LUH-10.1 Crime Prevention Programs

The Town should encourage communities to participate in a

“Community Watch Program” and other crime prevention programs.

LUH-10.2 Police Department Coordination The Town should ensure neighborhood / community groups and the

Lochbuie Police Department are provided with the proper tools and

strategies to have open communication to enhance neighborhood

safety.

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The Circulation and Transportation Element provides guidance on the movement of both people and goods within and through the Town of Lochbuie, helping facilitate an efficient and comprehensive transportation network. This element will consider multiple modes of transportation, including automotive, public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian.

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Guiding Principle Lochbuie envisions a well-connected, multimodal transportation

network that fosters bicycling and walking as its path to the future.

Goals and Policies

Goal CT-1 Lochbuie will develop an efficient street and road system.

CT-1.1 Circulation Diagram

The Town should utilize and maintain a Circulation Diagram (see

Figure 5-1, on the following page) to designate the classification for

all major roadways (collectors and arterials), designate significant

transit facilities, and designate bicycle facilities.

CT-1.2 Roadway Designs The Town should ensure roadways are designed to be consistent

with the cross-sections shown on Figure 5-2.

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CT-1.3 Regional Integration

The Town should integrate transportation systems within Lochbuie

with regional roadways and highways.

CT-1.4 Future Roadway Expansion The Town should ensure that road rights-of-way and required

easements are dedicated or established for the required cross

section to allow room for future roadway expansions.

Goal CT-2 The Town will maintain a safe transportation network.

CT-2.1 Traffic Calming

The Town should implement traffic calming techniques on local and

residential streets where necessary.

CT-2.2 Roadway Signage The Town should maintain and improve signage to clearly represent

traffic warnings and efficiently handle traffic volumes commensurate

to MUTCD standards.

CT-2.3 Maintain Streets The Town should maintain existing streets in a safe condition and

require that new streets be built to Town standards.

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CT-2.4 Pedestrian Safety The Town should improve intersections and sidewalks to meet safety

and efficiency needs of all pedestrians, including disabled residents

to be in compliance with ADA requirements. Intersections should

incorporate one or more of the following: crosswalks, tactile warning

surfaces, bulb outs, refuge islands, and audible walk indicators.

CT-2.5 School-Aged Pedestrian Safety The Town should work with the Weld County RE-3J School District to

identify routes to schools that have safety issues that should be

addressed.

CT-2.6 Roundabouts The Town should consider developing roundabouts at highly

trafficked intersections to improve mobility, safety, and traffic flow.

Goal CT-3 The Town will provide a variety of transportation and

circulation modes.

CT-3.1 RTD Partnership

The Town should evaluate the ability to join the RTD district and

partner with RTD to provide local mass transit options for Lochbuie

residents and visitors.

CT-3.2 Transit Facilities The Town will work with larger developments located along

designated multi-modal corridors to incorporate bus turnouts,

shelters, and other infrastructure that will facilitate the

implementation of transit services to and within the Town of

Lochbuie.

CT-3.3 Paths and Trails The Town should create a system of paths and trails with linkages

between public facilities, employment centers, neighborhoods, and

commercial centers.

CT-3.4 Future Transportation Options The Town should look for opportunities to host or connect to future

transportation options, such as the Hyperloop One corridor being

evaluated for Colorado.

CT-3.5 Park and Ride Facilities The Town should work with landowners, developers and CDOT to

implement Park and Ride facilities new existing and future

interchanges with I-76.

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Goal CT-4 The Town will enhance roadway appearance and

attractiveness.

CT-4.1 Attractive Street Vistas

The Town should create street vistas that offer an attractive and

inviting path for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists to traverse.

CT-4.2 Streetscape Enhancement Plan The Town should develop a streetscape enhancement plan for the

multi-modal corridors identified on Figure 5-1 to provide and

maintain additional streetscape funding, improvements, and

enhancements.

Goal CT-5 Lochbuie will enhance connectivity between subdivisions,

neighborhoods, and adjacent communities to create an

interconnected and accessible town.

CT-5.1 Trails System

The Town should develop and maintain a backbone trail system, as

illustrated on Figure 4-1.

CT-5.2 Subdivision and Neighborhood Connectivity The Town should require new subdivisions and neighborhood

developments to include at least two connections to the Town’s

existing roadway network.

CT-5.3 Trails and Pathways The Town should encourage developers to incorporate trails and / or

pedestrian pathways that connect subdivisions and neighborhoods to

each other and to nearby schools and commercial uses.

CT-5.4 Regional Trail Connectivity The Town should connect trails within the Town to the larger county

and regional trail system.

CT-5.5 Regional Connectivity The Town should work with Weld and Adams Counties, adjacent

communities, and CDOT to develop logical transportation linkages

that facilitate efficient transportation connections within the region.

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Goal CT-6 Lochbuie will be easily recognizable and vibrant through

the implementation of a wayfinding program.

CT-6.1 Wayfinding Signage

The Town should develop a program to install attractive wayfinding

signage at major nodes in Lochbuie that guide people to major

attractions throughout the town.

Goal CT-7 Lochbuie actively supports state transportation planning

initiatives including the Upper Front Range Regional

Transportation Plan.

CT-7.1 I-76 Maintenance and Improvements

The Town should support long-term statewide and regional funding

solutions for sustained maintenance and improvements to I-76 as

identified in the DRCOG RTP.

CT-7.2 Freight Transportation The Town should work with CDOT on freight transportation projects

as they pertain to Lochbuie and Weld County.

Goal CT-8 Lochbuie should develop a Complete Streets program for

the Town.

CT-8.1 Complete Streets

The Town should design and operate town streets to enable safe,

comfortable, and convenient access and travel for users of all

abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists.

CT-8.2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities

The Town should include bicycle and pedestrian facilities on new and

/ or improved roadways where feasible.

CT-8.3 Town Center Connectivity The Town should ensure accessibility to the Lochbuie Town Center to

bicyclists and pedestrians.

CT-8.4 Neighborhood Connectivity The Town should encourage neighborhoods to be connected by

pedestrian paths and bike lanes.

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The quality and capabilities of the public facilities and services offered in a community can enhance the livability and economic potential of a community. Within Lochbuie, these facilities and services are provided by the Town and a number of partner districts and service providers.

The Public Facilities and Services Element provides a policy framework to guide the Town and its partners in delivering the facilities and services needed to contribute to the overall high quality of life in the Town.

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One of the many responsibilities of a Town is to provide, or ensure the supply

from other providers, of public services and facilities adequate to serve the

needs of residents and businesses in the Town. The desire to provide quality

public services was one of the reasons the original residents of the Town

wanted to incorporate in 1974. These services help contribute to the public’s

quality of life and make the Town a more desirable place to live, work, and play.

This chapter provides the policy guidance that will be used by the Town

concerning the provision of public facilities and services in the Town and

associated MPA.

Public Facilities and Services Guiding Principle Lochbuie envisions the provision of excellent public facilities and

services to all Lochbuie residents and businesses.

Goals and Policies

Management

Goal PFS-1 Town staff and elected officials will partner with residents

to ensure that excellent public services and facilities are

provided to meet the needs of residents and businesses in

the Town and MPA.

PFS-1.1 Maintain Adequate Public Services and Facilities

The Town should ensure the provision of adequate public services

and facilities to the existing areas of the town and to ensure that new

development is served by an appropriate range of public services.

PFS-1.2 Water System Master Plan New development should incorporate facilities and improvements as

identified in the Town Water System Master Plan (WSMP).

PFS-1.3 Annexation Requirements The Town should require that prior to any annexations to the Town,

a public facilities and financing assessment should be completed that

considers both capital facilities and the fiscal impacts to the Town’s

ongoing operation and maintenance costs.

PFS-1.4 Conditions of Approval The Town should require new development to meet the following:

The applicant can demonstrate that all infrastructure needed to

serve a project or area will be made available;

Infrastructure improvements are consistent with Town

infrastructure plans; and

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Infrastructure improvements incorporate feasible measures that

can be implemented to reduce impacts associated with the

construction, operation, or maintenance of any required

improvement.

PFS-1.5 Easement Planning The Town should maintain long-range infrastructure plans to help

guide new development to areas that that will contain adequate

infrastructure and plan for infrastructure easements needed for the

extensions of facilities.

PFS-1.6 Prioritize Infrastructure Investments The Town should prioritize public infrastructure improvements and

investments to optimize service to existing development and new

economic development opportunities.

PFS-1.7 Plan for Public Facility Sites Secure and plan sites for future public facility and utility

infrastructure, including locations called out in Town master plans.

PFS-1.8 Flexible Designs The Town should construct public facilities to be adaptable to new

functions, technologies, and trends.

PFS-1.9 Energy Saving Designs The Town should consider implementing and installing photovoltaic

or other sustainable renewable designs as part of new public

facilities and facility renovations.

Water

Goal PFS-2 Ensure provision of a water system with adequate

supply, transmission, distribution, and storage facilities

to meet the needs of existing and future development.

PFS-2.1 Reliable Water Supply

The Town should work to secure and protect dedicated water rights

to meet the future needs of the Town.

PFS-2.2 Water Quality in Beebe Seep Canal The Town should require new development to connect to the Town

water treatment system.

PFS-2.3 Adequate Water Supply for New Development The Town should require the availability of an adequate water supply

be demonstrated before approving new development.

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PFS-2.4 Fire Flows The Town should provide water supply, storage and adequately-sized

pipelines to provide required fire flows and pressures at any point

within the developed portions of the Town.

PFS-2.5 Water Conservation The Town should require new development and Town facilities to

use the best available technologies (BAT) for water conservation in

order to reduce overall water usage. For new development /

facilities, this may include:

Water efficient fixtures and appliances,

Water efficient landscape designs, including landscaped public

spaces, and

Water efficient processes and equipment for commercial and

industrial facilities.

PFS-2.6 Water Conservation Education The Town should encourage and educate the community about

water conservation.

Solid Waste

Goal PFS-3 Ensure provision of an efficient program for the

management and reduction of solid waste materials,

including collection and disposal, in order to protect

public health and the natural environment, to conserve

energy and natural resources, and to extend landfill

capacity.

PFS-3.1 Waste Reduction

The Town should work with its solid waste service provider to

promote solid waste reduction and recycling of wastes to achieve an

overall reduction in residential, commercial, and industrial waste

generation and disposal.

PFS-3.2 Solid Waste Recycling The Town should work with its solid waste contractor to educate and

promote residents and businesses to recycle solid waste to the

greatest extent possible.

PFS-3.3 Recycling of Construction Debris The Town should encourage the recycling of construction debris.

PFS-3.4 Town Usage of Recycled Materials and Products The Town should use recycled materials and products where

economically feasible.

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Wastewater

Goal PFS-4 Ensure provision of adequate sanitary sewers and

wastewater treatment capacity to accommodate

existing and future development in order to protect

public health and safety.

PFS-4.1 Wastewater Treatment

The Town should meet or exceed all applicable federal and Colorado

regulations regarding wastewater treatment and discharge.

PFS-4.2 Connections Required The Town should require new development to connect to the Town’s

wastewater treatment system. Package treatment plans will not be

permitted for new development.

PFS-4.3 Water Conservation The Town should minimize wastewater flows through water

conservation efforts.

PFS-4.4 Industrial Operations The Town should encourage the efficient use of water by industrial

operations in order to minimize wastewater discharge.

PFS-4.5 Capital Improvements Program The Town should strive to maintain a five-year lead time in the

planning of needed wastewater system maintenance and

improvements and include identified items within the Town's Capital

Improvement Program (CIP).

Drainage / Stormwater

Goal PFS-5 Ensure provision and sizing of adequate storm drainage

facilities to accommodate existing and planned

development.

PFS-5.1 Stormwater Planning

The Town should coordinate new development review with South

Beebe Draw Metropolitan District (SBDMD) to ensure new

development includes appropriate runoff control measures to

minimize discharge of urban pollutants (such as oil and grease) into

area drainages.

PFS-5.2 Stormwater Management Plan The Town should work with SBDMD to develop, implement, and

update a stormwater management plan.

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PFS-5.3 Stormwater Detention Basins The Town should design stormwater detention basins to ensure

public safety, to be visually unobtrusive, and provide recreational use

where feasible.

PFS-5.4 Erosion Control Measures The Town should require adequate provision of erosion control

measures as part of new development to minimize sedimentation of

streams and drainage channels.

PFS-5.5 Development Requirements The Town should encourage stormwater facility designs that

minimize drainage concentrations, impervious coverage, and avoid

floodplain areas, where feasible, and are designed to provide a

natural water course appearance.

Public Safety

Goal PFS-6 Ensure adequate fire and police protection facilities and

services to ensure the safety of residents and the

protection of property in the Town.

PFS-6.1 Quality Public Safety Services

The Town should maintain high quality police and emergency

services.

PFS-6.2 Public Safety by Design The Town should maintain high quality public works and code

enforcement services.

PFS-6.3 Coordinate Emergency Response Services with Local Agencies The Town should continue to coordinate emergency response

services with Weld and Adams counties, other jurisdictions within

these counties, special districts, service agencies, voluntary

organizations, and state and federal agencies.

PFS-6.4 Crime Prevention Work with Lochbuie residents to prevent crime, increase citizens’

involvement, and develop volunteer community service

opportunities.

PFS-6.5 Siting of Critical Facilities The Town should ensure that the siting of critical emergency

response facilities, such as hospitals, fire stations, police stations,

substations, emergency operations centers, and other emergency

service facilities and utilities have minimal exposure to flooding or

other site specific risks.

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Public Utilities

Goal PFS-7 Ensure the provision of consistent, efficient, cost-

effective and environmentally sound utility services to

current and future residents and businesses in Lochbuie.

PFS-7.1 Gas and Electric Service

The Town should coordinate with gas and electricity providers for the

planning of extension of gas and electrical facilities to serve existing

and new development.

PFS-7.2 Undergrounding of Utility Lines The Town should require undergrounding of utility lines in new

development, except where it is not feasible due to the electrical

transmission load or other operational issues as confirmed by the

utility provider.

PFS-7.3 Renewable Energy The Town should support the use of renewable energy sources, such

as solar, in residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

Communications

Goal PFS-8 Expand communication system services to improve

personal convenience for residents of the Town.

PFS-8.1 Telecommunications Services

The Town should work with telecommunication providers to ensure

that all residents and businesses will have access to high-speed

broadband service.

PFS-8.2 Communication Technologies to Improve Citizen Participation The Town should expand opportunities for citizen participation for all

residents through use of communication technologies, such as the

Town website and public service / educational programming.

PFS-8.3 Siting of Telecommunications Infrastructure The Town should encourage the siting of telecommunications

infrastructure to minimize the visual impact of wireless

communications facilities using the following guidance:

Locate in areas that minimize visibility from public rights of way

and residential areas;

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Whenever possible, locate on existing buildings, poles, or other

support structures; and,

Facilities should be painted, camouflaged, textured, or otherwise

designed to better integrate into existing conditions adjacent to

the installation site to minimize visual impacts.

Other Public Facilities and Services

Goal PFS-9 Ensure that adequate community facilities are provided

and are conveniently located in order to meet the needs

of residents of the Town.

PFS-9.1 New Community Facilities

The Town should secure sites for, and phase development of, new

community facilities including a Recreation Center/Community

Center, Public Library, Youth Center, Senior Center, and other

facilities, as warranted.

PFS-9.2 Youth and Senior Facilities and Programs The Town should work to develop and support child care, youth, and

expanded senior programs in Lochbuie.

PFS-9.3 Communication on Services The Town should establish and maintain a range of communication

and outreach services regarding Lochbuie activities.

PFS-9.4 Future School Sites The Town should collaborate with the RE-3(J) School District to locate

potential school sites early in the process as property owners discuss

annexation to the Town of Lochbuie.

PFS-9.5 School and Park Co-location The Town should develop new schools and both active and passive

park lands adjacent to each other.

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As a Colorado community, Lochbuie is endowed with a wealth of natural beauty and recreational amenities. Within the Town borders, Lochbuie has a wide-ranging collection of parks and open space areas that provide residents the opportunity to recreate outdoors. This chapter will provide an overview of the natural environment and recreational amenities available to Lochbuie and how the Town can best leverage these resources to influence tourism in the community.

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Parks, recreation and open spaces are an important component of the quality

of life in Lochbuie. These facilities provide places to play, places to explore, and

places to share time outdoors with family and friends. These facilities and lands

provide a foundation for life in the community and help identify Lochbuie as the

place people call “home”.

Open space areas also provide a framework for the community. They provide a

break from the suburban form, provide buffers between uses and other

communities, provide opportunities for outdoor activities, can provide a

corridor in which trails can provide linkages, and can help to preserve

environmentally sensitive areas.

While Lochbuie currently does not have any substantial tourism attractions,

over the timeframe of this Comprehensive Plan, Lochbuie looks to develop

visitor serving commercial uses and create a system of community facilities and

open space areas that will attract residents of the greater region to visit

Lochbuie.

The Town plans to continue to build on its existing parks, recreation, and trails

facilities and to expand the types of facilities and services it provides. This

element contains the policy framework to meet the needs of the community.

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Guiding Principle Lochbuie envisions a community that supports healthy lifestyles

through a high-quality parks and recreation system as its path to the

future.

Goals and Policies

Goal PFS-1 The Town will create and maintain an excellent park

system.

PRT-1.1 Park Classification

The Town should identify park facilities using the following

classifications.

a. Pocket Park

Pocket parks are designed to serve a specific, limited population, and

are typically developed for a unique or single purpose, such as a

recreation facility for a neighborhood, a recreation or eating location

for employment uses, or to preserve an isolated open space resource

such as a small clustering of trees. Pocket parks are small parks that

are provided by the developer of a subdivision or employment center

and maintained by the development.

Typical improvements at pocket parks are turf areas, play areas,

picnic tables and shelters, other amenities that are appropriate for

the population they serve. Desirable locations for mini parks are

within neighborhoods and in close proximity to small lot and higher

density residential development. Mini parks may also appropriate

within business districts.

Pocket parks should be:

¼ acre and two acres in size;

Located centrally in the interior of neighborhoods or

employment areas served;

Within ¼ mile of population to be served;

Adjacent on at least one side by a public or private street to

provide easy public access, visual surveillance, and parking;

Usable space and not use of an un-developable “remainder”

or odd-shaped parcel; and

Designed to consider opportunities for preserving natural

amenities

Boulder Park

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b. Neighborhood Park

A neighborhood park can be generally defined as a landscaped park

designed for informal recreation for the neighborhood(s) typically

within ½ mile of the facility. Typical improvements found in these

parks include multi-use turf areas, hard courts and playground

equipment, picnic tables and shelters.

Neighborhood parks fall into two categories: those located adjacent

to school sites and those not located adjacent to school sites. In

general those facilities located adjacent to school sites are larger and

provide more active facilities (such as small team sport facilities),

while those located away from school sites are smaller.

Neighborhood parks should be:

Sized to fit the neighborhoods served, with parks adjacent to

schools being larger (typically 6 to 8 acres) and provide more

active facilities, including team fields and be developed as

joint use facilities, and parks not adjacent to schools

providing a minimum 5 acres of recreation area;

Located centrally within or adjacent to neighborhood(s)

served;

Located with frontage on a collector street when possible,

especially when located adjacent to schools sites;

Accessed from two public roadways is desired to provide

easy public access, visual surveillance, and parking;

Sited to avoid separation of the park and the residential

areas it serves by major arterial or other barriers;

Limited in activities which might generate traffic from

outside the neighborhood; and

Accessible from the surrounding neighborhoods using

sidewalks and/or trails.

c. Community Park

Community parks are designed to accommodate a wider variety and

higher intensity of recreational uses than neighborhood parks.

Community parks are larger than neighborhood parks and are

intended to serve several neighborhoods. Typical facilities may

include large children’s play areas, group picnic facilities, turf areas

for unsupervised free play, sport fields for organized sports,

community buildings, off-street parking and rest rooms. Community

parks may also include sport courts, skateboard facilities, outdoor

concert areas or amphitheater and other special features.

Community parks may also be located adjacent to school facilities,

generally intermediate or high schools. A community park may

function as a neighborhood park for the area in which it is located.

Bonanza Park

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Community parks should be:

A minimum of 30 acres in size;

Typically serves an area within 1 to 1 ½ miles of the park;

Located with frontage on major collector or arterial

roadway;

Located adjacent to intermediate or high school, when

possible;

Designed so that larger, more active facilities are located

away from any adjacent residential neighborhoods;

Designed to provide off-street parking;

Sized and designed to accommodate active sports fields or

recreational facilities, as needed; and

Integrated into the Town’s trail system.

d. Town Park

Town-wide parks are identified as unique recreational centers

serving the entire community. This type of park is could be unique

due to its location, services, and facilities, which are specialized or of

Town-wide or regional interest. Facilities may include large open

space areas, large group picnic facilities, rest rooms, nature center,

trail system, community centers, library, swimming pool, water-

oriented facilities, competitive sports fields, outdoor arenas, play

equipment for varied age groups, sports courts and concessions.

Town park should be:

A minimum of 30 acres in size;

Designed to serve the entire community or significant

portion thereof;

Located with frontage on major collector or arterial

roadway;

Located adjacent to or near other community facilities;

Designed so that larger, more active facilities are located

away from any adjacent residential neighborhoods;

Designed to provide off-street parking;

Sized and designed to accommodate active sports fields or

recreational facilities, as needed; and

Integrated into the Town’s trail system.

e. School Recreation Areas

School recreation areas are facilities that are developed adjacent to

school land and may be jointly developed. The recreation facilities

are shared by the Town and school district, subject to use restrictions

defined in specific joint-use agreements. These areas supplement the

active of each entity. Typical facilities on these park areas may

include active facilities such as turf ball fields for organized sports,

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hard court surfaces, sports courts, playground equipment and after

school care facilities.

PRT-1.2 Dedication of Park Land and Open Space The Town should require a park land dedication of three (3) action

per 1,000 residents, and four (4) acres of open space per 1,000

residents, for a total of seven (7) acres per 1,000 residents as part of

new residential development.

a. In those instances where the Town determines that park land

dedication is not appropriate or desirable, funds acquired from

new development may be collected and allocated to support and

create neighborhood and community features elsewhere to

serve the development.

b. Standards for dedication should be incorporated into the Town’s

Land Development Code.

c. While pocket parks are encouraged as amenities within a

development, pocket parks of 0.51 acres or less in size are non-

credited facilities toward parkland dedication requirements.

PRT-1.3 Park Amenities The Town should require or provide a broad range of active and

passive recreational facilities within parks. When possible, this

should include trees for shade, active sports fields and facilities,

playground equipment, picnic and sitting areas, and other specialized

uses as appropriate to the park and area it serves.

PRT-1.4 Park Design The Town should involve community members in the design and

development of all new community park facilities or major

renovations.

PRT-1.5 Park Access The Town should promote the development of parks in locations and

with facilities that promote pedestrian and bicycle access.

PRT-1.6 Water Conservation The Town should encourage the use of environmentally sustainable

landscaping and watering systems in park and open space areas,

including non-potable irrigation systems.

PRT-1.7 State Land Board Property The Town should explore opportunities to create park and open

space features on the State Land Board parcel.

PRT-1.8 Parks in Stormwater Facilities The Town should ensure no more than 50% of any park area is in a

stormwater detention or retention facility in any future

development.

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PRT-1.9 Playfields in Stormwater Facilities The Town should ensure stormwater from 1, 2 and 5 year storm

events are not detained or retained on any playfield.

PRT-1.10 Park Land Maintenance The Town should ensure all parks and open spaces are regularly

maintained to preserve the aesthetic and appeal.

PRT-1.11 Accessibility The Town should ensure all park facilities are designed and

maintained to provide accessible for all Lochbuie residents.

PRT-1.12 Park User Fees The Town should assess and collect park user fees for organized

events or large groups to assist with the maintenance of park and

recreation facilities.

PRT-1.13 Recreational Needs Surveys The Town should strive to conduct surveys on a periodic basis to

determine specific recreation needs of all residents.

Goal PFS-2 Lochbuie will secure neighborhood or community features

in all new developments.

PRT-2.1 Walking Distance to Facilities

The Town should encourage new residential developments to

provide neighborhood features within walking distance (1/4 mile) of

most residences.

PRT-2.2 Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity The Town should support pedestrian and bicycle accessibility

between areas of the Town to be incorporated into all developments.

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Goal PFS-3 The Town will develop a high quality trail and open space

network.

PRT-3.1 Link to Regional Trails

The Town should work with other jurisdictions and agencies to link

the Lochbuie trail system to regional trail systems.

PRT-3.2 Trails Connecting Open Space The Town should connect all planned and future parks and open

spaces with an interconnecting trail system throughout Lochbuie as

appropriate.

PRT-3.3 Trails Adjacent to Canals and Ditches The Town should cooperate with FRICO, developers and others to

provide trails, pathways and public open space along canals and

ditches in the area.

PRT-3.4 East / West Trail Connections The Town should require the provision of at least one primary east /

west connecting trail within each section of land.

PRT-3.5 Creation of Buffers In new development areas, the Town should encourage the use of

open space or recreational buffers between incompatible land uses.

PRT-3.6 Creek Protections The Town will require, as part of future subdivisions, that open space

designations will be applied to all land located within a minimum of

50 feet from the center channel of all perennial and intermittent

streams and creeks providing natural drainage, and to areas

consisting of riparian habitat. In designating these areas as open

space, the Town is preserving natural resources and protecting these

areas from development.

PRT-3.7 Open Space in Utility Corridors The Town should work with landowners and utility companies to

maintain areas within high voltage utility corridors as open space

available for public access and incorporating trails and supporting

facilities that are compatible with the corridor’s primary use.

PRT-3.8 Creation of Open Space Buffers In new development areas, the Town should encourage the use of

open space or recreational buffers between uses of different types,

such as commercial or industrial adjacent to residentially-designated

lands.

Trail potential adjacent to canals and within utility corridors

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Goal PFS-4 Lochbuie will provide a wide range of high quality

recreational opportunities.

PRT-4.1 Lochbuie Parks and Recreation Department

The Town should work to develop a Lochbuie Parks and Recreation

Department with the funding and authority to develop, operate and

maintain neighborhood and community service features.

PRT-4.2 Recreational Programming The Town should develop and fund a variety of annual and consistent

recreational programs in Lochbuie.

PRT-4.3 Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Facilities The Town should develop both indoor and outdoor recreational

facilities for residents of all ages to get involved and emerged into

the community.

Goal PFS-5 Ensure appropriate opportunities for tourism industry in

Lochbuie.

PRT-5.1 Events and Festivals

The Town should look for opportunities to support events and

festivals in town that are designed to attract residents and residents

of adjacent communities.

PRT-5.2 Lodging Facilities The Town should look for opportunities to develop visitor serving

lodging facilities adjacent to the Interstate 76 corridor.

PRT-5.3 Lodging Tax As lodging facilities develop in the community, the Town should

consider establishment of a Town lodging tax to cover costs

associated with these facilities.

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Environmental conditions, whether through the built or natural environment, affect human health, well-being, and quality of life. The Town of Lochbuie has a responsibility to be good stewards to the environment and ensure that future generations enjoy the same opportunities as current residents. This can mean the preservation of natural open space, but it can also be the development of a well-designed community or the inclusion of environmentally conscious energy sources in Town buildings. This chapter will identify best practices with regards to sustainability and how Lochbuie can incorporate these practices into development as the Town continues to grow and expand.

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Guiding Principle Lochbuie envisions new growth that exemplifies responsible

stewardship to the earth and supports a thriving natural environment,

while providing all daily needs to Lochbuie residents as its path to the

future.

Goals and Policies

Goal SUS-1 Lochbuie should reduce nonrenewable energy

consumption to reduce the Town’s dependency on

carbon.

SUS-1.1 Alternative Energy

The Town should encourage new developments to incorporate

alternative energy, such as solar, into the building designs.

Goal SUS-2 The Town will grow responsibly by respecting and

enhancing the natural environment.

SUS-2.1 Low-Impact Design Practices

The Town should promote the use of low-impact design practices

such as bio-retention swales / facilities and rain gardens.

SUS-2.2 Regional Environmental Efforts The Town should coordinate and cooperate with other nearby and

regional communities to reduce pollution and enhance air quality

while protecting public health and economy.

SUS-2.3 Low-Water Use Landscaping The Town should encourage and educate property owners to use

low-water use methods for landscaping.

SUS-2.4 Native Plant Species The Town should promote the use of native plant species in new

development.

SUS-2.5 Protection of Wetland Areas The Town should encourage wetlands preservation and minimizing

development’s impacts on wetlands by avoiding direct impacts on

wetland areas, providing buffers between the wetland areas and

development, and controlling storm water drainage to avoid

pollutant loads into the wetland areas.

SUS-2.6 Extraction Industries The Town should require new extraction activities in the Town to

provide adequate plans and assurances to mitigate undesirable

impacts and address reclamation planning.

There are policies related to sustainability in other elements in this Comprehensive Plan. For water supply, see policies under Goal PFS-2. For solid waste recycling and reduction, see policies under Goal PFS-3.

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SUS-2.7 Mitigating Impacts of Development The Town should minimize and mitigate impacts to wildlife, natural

habitats and migration corridors when adopting land use and

development plans.

Goal SUS-3 The Town will be adequately prepared in the event of a

natural disaster.

SUS-3.1 Evacuation Routes

The Town should identify and educate the public on emergency

evacuation routes.

Goal SUS-4 The Town will preserve, protect, and enhance significant

natural resources throughout Lochbuie.

SUS-4.1 Encourage Planting of Native Vegetation The Town should encourage the planting of native trees, shrubs, and

grasslands in order to preserve the visual integrity of the landscape

SUS-4.2 New Development in Sensitive Areas The Town should require that new development in areas that are known to

have particular value for biological resources (such as wetland and riparian

areas) be carefully planned, and where possible, avoided so that the value

of existing sensitive vegetation and wildlife habitat can be maintained.

SUS-4.3 No Net Loss of Wetlands The Town will maintain a policy of no net loss of wetlands on a project-by-

project basis. For the purpose of identifying such wetlands, the Town will

accept a map delineating wetlands which has been accepted by the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of

1972. The term “no net loss” may include mitigation implemented through

participation in an off-site mitigation bank or similar mitigation mechanism

acceptable to the Town and permitting agencies.

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To help ensure that appropriate actions are taken to implement the Comprehensive Plan, a set of implementation actions are provided. An implementation action is a specific measure, program, procedure, or technique that carries out the goals and policies contained in each element of the Lochbuie Comprehensive Plan.

The following pages contain the implementation actions. Each action includes a statement to be carried out, a reference to the goal it supports, and the timeline it is expected to be initiated. Timelines are short-term (start 1-3 years after adoption), mid-term (start 4 – 7 years after adoption), long-term (start 8 or more years after adoption), and on-going items that will require work by the community over the duration of the Comprehensive Plan.

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Relevant Goal

Short-Term

Mid-Term

Long-Term

On-Going

1

Economic Strategic Plan The Town should prepare an economic strategic plan to identify and capitalize on value-added agricultural opportunities.

ED-3

2

Design Criteria Work with residents to develop design criteria that will retain Lochbuie’s small-town atmosphere.

ED-6

3

High Tech Infrastructure Where appropriate, the Town should work with communication providers in the region to develop high tech infrastructure, such as fiber optic, to attract tech-related businesses.

LUH-2

4

Utility Providers Work with utility providers to supply infrastructure for new and expanding industry and commerce, such as natural gas and fiber optic.

LUH-2

5

Three-Mile Planning Area The Town will maintain and update Figure 4-2 in the Comprehensive Plan as needed to reflect the area that may be considered for annexation in the future.

LUH-2

6

Lochbuie Town Center The Town should work with landowners and developers to develop a Town Center Plan that creates a “Main Street”, "downtown" area, or Town Center in Lochbuie that features residential, office, retail, civic and community uses.

LUH-4

7

Revenue Sharing Agreements Analyze the opportunities for revenue sharing agreements with Hudson as development occurs along I-76.

LUH-5

8

Intergovernmental Agreements Work to develop intergovernmental agreements between Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Weld County and Adams County regarding growth in the region.

LUH-5

9

Design and Maintenance Standards Develop design and maintenance standards for residential, commercial, public and industrial land uses that reflect Lochbuie’s character.

LUH-6

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Relevant Goal

Short-Term

Mid-Term

Long-Term

On-Going

10

Public Art Policy Develop a policy regarding the financing, installation and maintenance of public art in Lochbuie.

LUH-6

11

Physical / Visual Buffer Standards Establish standards for appropriate physical and / or visual buffer zones between residential and non-residential uses.

LUH-6

12

Citizens Police Academy The Town will continue to utilize the Citizen Police Academy to enhance public education and safety.

LUH-10

13

Street Lighting Install and maintain efficient street lighting, commensurate to CDOT standards.

CT-1

14

CR 2 and CR 37 Intersection Redesign the intersection of County Road 2 and County Road 37 to improve safety for current and future motorists.

CT-2

15

Town Branding The Town should develop an identifiable brand for Lochbuie to be incorporated in future wayfinding projects.

CT-6

16

Wayfinding Program Develop a wayfinding program to install artistic gateways along major access points into the town and into the proposed Town Center that portray Lochbuie’s character.

CT-6

17

Capital Improvement Planning Complete a Five Year Capital Improvements Master Plan (with annual updates) that addresses water and wastewater service in the Lochbuie area.

PFS-1

18

Impact Fee Study The Town should prepare an impact fee study to update and identify new impact fees (where appropriate) to help fund infrastructure maintenance and expansion costs associated with serving development. This fee study should be updated as needed to stay current with costs and needs of the community.

PFS-1

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Relevant Goal

Short-Term

Mid-Term

Long-Term

On-Going

19

Projected Water Supply and Demand The Town should implement and update its Water Master Plan and Water Resources Plan as needed to adequately address and plan for water supply and systems as circumstances warrant.

PFS-2

20

Irrigation Audits The Town will assist homeowners in obtaining irrigation system audits on request to help reduce water efficiency and reduce water waste.

PFS-2

21

Curbside Recycling Continue to work with Town solid waste service provider to provide curbside recycling to residential areas.

PFS-3

22

Recycling of Hazardous Materials Coordinate with the Weld County Environmental Health Services and Tri-County Health Department and support the proper disposal and recycling of hazardous materials.

PFS-3

23

Henry Lake Develop plans for the development of Town property at Henry Lake. This should include planning for water features, trails, educational and picnic facilities as well as natural resource protection.

PRT-1

24

Trails in Utility Corridors Work with utility companies to obtain any permanent agreements needed to assure the long-term use of power lines as trail corridors.

PRT-3

25

Alternative Transportation on Frontage Roads Work with CDOT to incorporate pedestrian or bicycle improvements along frontage roads and as part of future interchanges along 1-76.

PRT-3

26 Solar Energy Education Educate homeowners on the benefits of solar energy.

SUS-1

27

Energy Conservation Initiatives Promote town-wide energy conservation initiatives, including the use of LED light bulbs, energy efficient appliances, installation of energy efficient windows, and others.

SUS-1

28 Hazard Mitigation Plan Develop a town-wide Hazard Mitigation Plan.

SUS-3

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Relevant Goal

Short-Term

Mid-Term

Long-Term

On-Going

29

CR 37 Enhancement Enhance CR 37 between CR 4 and Lilac Drive to become an attractive main street corridor that supports pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic. Enhancement should include:

Sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the roadway

Street lighting

Crosswalks and bulb-outs as the Town Center is developed

CT-4

30

CDOT Collaboration The Town should work with CDOT to plan, design, and fund an interchange at I-76 and County Road 4 and to plan, design, and fund capacity improvements to the I-76 / CR 2 interchange.

CT-1

31

Stormwater Planning Coordinate stormwater drainage and flood management with South Beebe Draw Metropolitan District (SBDMD).

PFS-5

32

Response Times – Fire and Emergency Medical Services Continue to coordinate with Hudson Lochbuie Fire Protection District (HLFPD) and the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District (GBFPD) on new development to ensure timely emergency response.

PFS-6

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Documents

A Path for the Future - Lochbuie, Colorado€¦ · Mike Morris, Board Member Planning Commission Jason Hutchins, Member Lois Lanter , Member Daniel Mills, Member Steve Sanders, Member